Four
by One Direction
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 388 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 388
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 388
  3. Negative: 114 out of 388
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  1. thamiressss
    Nov 18, 2014
    0
    What Happended with them? "Up All Night" and "Take Me Home" is so much better than this. Even "Midnight Memories" are better than this one. I just wish they did something new, I listen to the full album and I feel like I'm listening to the same song over and over. Super Overrated.
  2. MusicXXY
    Nov 17, 2014
    0
    Their most experimental album to date and most biggest failure. The latest record lacks of factors compared to the epic 'Story of My Life' and unforgettable fun and catchy beats of 'What Makes You Beautiful'. Some tracks are lyrically mess and forgettable make this album no special. However, it can't be denied that a few tracks are worthy to listen such as '18' thanks to masterpiece touchTheir most experimental album to date and most biggest failure. The latest record lacks of factors compared to the epic 'Story of My Life' and unforgettable fun and catchy beats of 'What Makes You Beautiful'. Some tracks are lyrically mess and forgettable make this album no special. However, it can't be denied that a few tracks are worthy to listen such as '18' thanks to masterpiece touch by Ed Sheeran. Honestly, it still can't change the fact that the album was a big disappointment with no direction ironically by One Direction. Prove me wrong with you next record guys....… Expand
  3. zaimin92
    Nov 17, 2014
    1
    Expecting the best resulting the worst. Kinda disapointed with their latest record. Their first debut Up All Night and the following album Take Me Home million ways better than this. But if you're fan, it's worthy since it maybe their last album. Hopefully not.
  4. WezzTBC
    Jun 2, 2015
    0
    Please murder me now!!!!!!!!!!! this album is just a crime to music, and the only reason their successful is because teenage girls like fingering themselves while they listen to this album, the ordering is all wrong, the songs are just the same as the past 3 albums which are just about how much they love and respect girls (which they don't). The sooner these guys go the better so we canPlease murder me now!!!!!!!!!!! this album is just a crime to music, and the only reason their successful is because teenage girls like fingering themselves while they listen to this album, the ordering is all wrong, the songs are just the same as the past 3 albums which are just about how much they love and respect girls (which they don't). The sooner these guys go the better so we can finally get some good music on the radio instead on the toyboy Harry Styles.… Expand
  5. CPD98
    Nov 26, 2014
    0
    Al igual que con Justin Bieber, esta música me produce náuseas, es un producto 100% comercial y pasajero para chicas adolescentes, de ese que cuando lo escuchas te apetece cambiar de emisora y no volverlo a escuchar en la vida.
  6. mirelle144
    Dec 11, 2014
    2
    The frustrated attempts to appear more mature ended the album, some songs were even good. But others like, steal my girl, could be compared with trash.
  7. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    1
    Katy Perry bursts back onto the scene with her amazing second album that is full to the grim of the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that got herkhkkjhjghjbnnnnn
  8. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    eard. They're nothing more than 5 Justin Bieber's and they will never get to the level of previous boys bands they're obviously copying like Backstrehjjjjj
  9. lewisgittins
    Jan 17, 2017
    0
    COMPLETE RIP OFF!! Prime example is "change your ticket". The guitar riff is practically identical to "Girls" by The 1975!! They need to start writing origional music instead of ripping off everyone else. Not amused.
  10. AnalyDewa
    Apr 24, 2015
    1
    Muito ruim! Cada vez que ouço ''Steal My Girl'', sinto vontade de me jogar contra a parede. Ao menos minhas orações estão fazendo efeito e parece que o prazo de validade deste grupo já passou!
  11. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    1
    This is a slight and I mean very slight improve on the previous I wish I could score it 0.5 as it wasn't as bad as the previous but not good enough for a 1 so I settled for a score of 1 because it wasn't bad enough for a 0.
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 25, 2022
    2
    most emotional release even before the context of this being the final album with the full lineup. they abandon the bubblegum pop for adult contemporary sounds, the guitars are rarely electric and pianos more common. the writing is finally notable in some parts like the ed sheeran indept ''18'' or ''fools gold'', ''night changes'' is a fun remuneration on the unavoidable change inmost emotional release even before the context of this being the final album with the full lineup. they abandon the bubblegum pop for adult contemporary sounds, the guitars are rarely electric and pianos more common. the writing is finally notable in some parts like the ed sheeran indept ''18'' or ''fools gold'', ''night changes'' is a fun remuneration on the unavoidable change in relationships. their most serious album makes a case for what could have been… Expand
  13. DriaWoods
    Jan 27, 2020
    3
    After hearing their first 3 albums, this one was very underwhelming. There are some good songs on here but the album as a whole isn’t great. It lacks quality control. Most of these tracks could have been written and produced better than it was. (Once In a Lifetime, Spaces, Ready To Run, Fireproof, Change Your Ticket & Act My Age are just prime examples. There’s more though.) The band wasAfter hearing their first 3 albums, this one was very underwhelming. There are some good songs on here but the album as a whole isn’t great. It lacks quality control. Most of these tracks could have been written and produced better than it was. (Once In a Lifetime, Spaces, Ready To Run, Fireproof, Change Your Ticket & Act My Age are just prime examples. There’s more though.) The band was very busy when recording this album so it’s understandable why it didn’t sound as good as their previous work. FOUR was rushed & not taken seriously, period. The label clearly just wanted something out there a year after their 3rd album for money purposes, not caring how it comes out. (Most Directioners will buy anything even if they don’t like it, including me so they won with that) Masterpieces take time to make. You can’t just spit things out just to have something out. Sometimes spitting things out works but not all the time. Like I said, there’s good songs on here but nothing great. It just lacks quality control.… Expand

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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Dec 1, 2014
    42
    What’s unfortunate is that songs the group co-wrote are the weakest ones here. The exception is the aforementioned lead single, a Journey-inspired ballad that’s catchy regardless of how much my instincts demand instant dismissal. The other slower, anthemic numbers on the album are not nearly as inspired.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 20, 2014
    67
    [On album's first half] the melodies are sturdy and the lyrics catch. Later, the titles get sillier (''Stockholm Syndrome''), and the guitar-jam vibe turns as dull as every real-life guitar jam. But when Four ends, your ears are guilt-free.
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  3. Spin
    Nov 20, 2014
    70
    Four [is] the most consisting-sounding Direction album yet.
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